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Refurbishments are underway all over Disney World.
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
Disney has added a few hotel shops and a pool to its list of refurbishments. Guests will still have options available, but they will be limited at two Disney World hotels.
Magic Kingdom currently has several attractions closed, and another is set to close this week.
The seal of the United States
While Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Astro Orbiters previously closed, the Hall of Presidents will also be closing soon with more attraction closures on the way. Other parks and hotels will also have closures this week, to find out what will be closed during your trip to Disney World this week, keep reading!
Ride closures happen all the time at Disney World, but occasionally restaurants will close as well to be refurbished.
Mickey at Topolino’s Terrace character breakfast
We’ve most recently seen hotel food courts close for remodeling, but now a signature dining location will be closing for about two weeks. This restaurant offers a character breakfast and a signature dining dinner. Keep reading below to find out which restaurant is closing and what other Disney World attractions will remain closed this week!
January 6th is a BIG day for Disney World.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Unfortunately, we’re not looking forward to this day for anything opening, but the exact opposite. THREE popular Disney World rides will be closing for varying amounts of time for refurbishments. We’ll be getting a bit of new magic on one, while the other two will likely just see routine maintenance during their closures.
A Disney World food court has FINALLY completely reopened!
World Premiere Food Court
We’re so excited to share that World Premiere Food Court is completely done with its refurbishment. This was a multi-month long project that has come to an end with the reopening of Rialto, the coffee and ice cream shop inside the food court. However, while this food court’s refurbishment is over, we’re still waiting for another one to wrap up.
It might be winter in Florida, but we’re celebrating the reopening of a pool at Disney World!
Port Orleans — French Quarter
A pool at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort—French Quarter briefly closed, but it is once again open to hotel guests! Not too many people might be going swimming in December, but it’s still good to see these refurbishments come to an end.
Everything is worth celebrating in Disney World!
Magic Kingdom
Big and small occasions are worthy of being celebrated if you’re at Disney World. Disney hands out “I’m Celebrating” pins to guests for pretty much any reason, and this week, we’re going to have to grab one to celebrate this small update at Magic Kingdom! Will you also be celebrating the return of a special treehouse at the Most Magical Place on Earth? Catch us climbing all over this tree this week.
Are you headed to Disney World this week, December 7th through December 14th?
Magic Kingdom
If you are, there is LOTS to do at the resort. Now that it’s the holidays, Disney is offering even more entertainment at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Jollywood Nights, and the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. Lots of rides are open and ready for you to enjoy, shows are available to see, and so much more. However, there are 11 closures that you will want to keep in mind while you’re visiting this coming week!
Sorry, Pop Century fans, but we have a bit of bad news for you.
Pop Century Resort
There has been ongoing construction at Disney’s Pop Century Resort, and while it was supposed to be done this week, it has now been extended once again. Luckily, it’s not all bad news, though! Let’s find out what Everything Pop Dining & Shopping construction will continue and what is done.
As the weather gets cooler in Florida, fewer people will find swimming an enticing activity.
Disney’s BoardWalk
It’s during the winter months that Disney will often close pools for refurbishment since there aren’t nearly as many people swimming when the temperatures are cooler. As we’re getting into the last months of the year, we’re starting to see hotel pools close, including one that will be closed until late December.
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